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The One Day You Were My Husband

Synopsis

‘This love story is part thriller, part tearjerker - you'll never see the twists coming’ – Beth O’Leary, author of The Flatshare

‘A heart-wrenching love story and a mystery that shocks and surprises until the very end’ – Clare Leslie Hall, author of Broken Country

'I pride myself on my ability to pick the twists but I was so delightfully blindsided by the curveballs of this highly satisfying thriller. Loved it!' Liane Moriarty



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HE PROMISED HER A LIFETIME. HE GAVE HER FOUR HOURS.

Twelve years ago, Carrie said 'I do' on a sun-drenched beach in Thailand. Four hours later, her world shattered when her husband, Johan, was snatched away in a violent abduction. He was never seen again.

Today, Carrie is a working mum, navigating the beautiful chaos of raising premature twins and rebuilding her life with a man who truly loves her. She has finally found peace. The past is a closed book.

Until she sees his face on a computer screen.

Johan is alive. He has a new life. And he never tried to find her.

Driven by a desperate need for answers, Carrie risks the stability of her marriage and the safety of her family to uncover the truth of what happened that day in Thailand. But as she peels back the layers of Johan’s double life, she is forced to face a devastating question:

Is the truth worth the destruction of her second chance at happiness?
‘50% thriller, 50% tearjerker, 100% page-turner!’ – Adele Parks, Platinum magazine


‘A beautifully written, addictive romantic thriller that took my breath away’ – Daisy Buchanan, Daily Mail


‘Rosie Walsh at her best - we were gripped from the first chapter’ – Closer

A love story with the pulse of a thriller, The One Day You Were My Husband is a 'gasp-inducing' journey through secrets, motherhood, and the high cost of a first love that refuses to stay buried.

Details

04 June 2026
384 pages
9781035076741
Imprint: Macmillan

Reviews

“A heartfelt portrayal of motherhood and a twisty, emotional thrill ride of a story”Rachel Greenlaw, author of the Compass and Blade series
“Had me by the heart and throat on page one and didn’t let me go. It’s a a gripping thriller and an epic love story in one book and it’s utterly genius”Katy Regan
“I'm still trying to catch my breath after finishing this stunning book. I'm wandering around in a daze, my thoughts still full of these characters and settings, drawn so beautifully and with such depth . . . Compelling, twisty [and] keeping me guessing with every gasp-y page. I can't recommend The One Day You Were My Husband enough”Lucy Vine, author of Hot Mess
“Heart-stopping . . . as unputdownable as it is brilliantly told. Rosie Walsh is one of those rare authors who delivers twisting plots along with gorgeous prose, all-too-real characters, and emotional depth. I couldn’t sleep until I finished this book!”Carley Fortune, bestselling author of One Golden Summer